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LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE CORNER

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut becomes first state to require labeling of GMO'sWSFA-TVConnecticut has become a pioneer in food labeling as it is the first state to pass legislation to make companies say if their products contain genetically modified organisms or GMOs. GMOs are used to help plants be resistant to herbicides and pesticides, but it's done by taking DNA from a bacteria or a virus, which is inserted into the seed. GMOs are commonly found in corn, soy, canola and sugar.

Compounding Quality Act signed into lawMondaqOn Nov. 27, 2013, the president signed the Drug Quality and Security Act into law. Title I, the "Compounding Quality Act" (the "Act") amends the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act ("FDCA") by inserting a new section, 21 USC 353b. For a general discussion of the Act, see our prior post here.

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HAWAII

Maui bill aims to regulate GMOsKHON-TVAnother island is moving toward regulating the use of genetically modified crops and pesticides. A bill introduced at the Maui County Council would require commercial farmers to disclose if they are growing GMO crops or using pesticides.

Mayor of Hawaii's Big Island signs anti-GMO bill into lawNatural NewsMayor Billy Kenoi signed Bill 113 into law, banning biotech companies and new genetically modified crops from the Big Island of Hawaii. The island's GMO papaya industry is exempt from the bill. The law reflects Hawaiian sentiments to encourage community-based farming, as opposed to letting global corporations take over their agriculture. Biotech companies have not yet begun operations on the Big Island, and the new bill will help keep it that way.

GMO label initiative summary gets green lightCapital PressOregon proponents of labeling food made with genetically engineered ingredients have been cleared to begin gathering signatures to get a proposed initiative on next year’s ballot. The Oregon Supreme Court has rejected arguments that the proposed ballot summary is inaccurate, which opened the way for proponents to start their signature-gathering campaign on Dec. 10.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

DIABETES & LIVER CANCER

Study: Diabetes raises liver cancer riskNewsMax HealthPeople with type 2 diabetes might be at somewhat higher risk of developing liver cancer, according to a large, long-term study. The research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes have about two to three times greater risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma — the most common type of liver cancer -- compared to those without diabetes.

A holistic approach to an efficient water supply system in BahamasThe Bahamas WeeklyWith an eye on the goal of making its water supply system more efficient, the Bahamas Water and Sewerage Corporation is making a bold move with a 10-year comprehensive water efficiency project that began in April 2012, funded by an Inter-American Development Bank loan.

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Exciting medical advances using HRTKTVK-TVGood hormonal balance is critical to maintaining good health. When levels of key hormones in the body begin to fall, the door is opened for disease to develop. While levels fall naturally as we age, some medications like antidepressants, oral contraceptives, some beta blockers, steroids and pain killers can cause testosterone levels to plummet.

How Lyme disease can affect the heartThe Boston GlobeThe bacteria that cause Lyme disease can affect all layers of the heart, but the most common result is heart block. Recent deaths of three young adults suggest that while it is rare, the condition can be fatal.

A step closer to muscle regenerationHealth CanalMuscle cell therapy to treat some degenerative diseases, including Muscular Dystrophy, could be a more realistic clinical possibility, now that scientists have found a way to isolate muscle cells from embryonic tissue. Student Bianca Borchin and Associate Professor Tiziano Barberi from the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute at Monash University have developed a method to generate skeletal muscle cells, paving the way for future applications in regenerative medicine.

Child with cerebral palsy treated with umbilical cord blood derived autologous stem cellsPR NewswireCryo-Save Group N.V., the leading international stem cell storage company and the largest family stem cell bank in Europe announces that on December 10th 2013 a 4-year-old girl in Spain received an infusion of stem cells derived from her own umbilical cord blood for the treatment of her cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is one of the main areas of investigation of umbilical cord blood stem cell therapies.

B vitamins and your eyesightNewsmax HealthScientists recently studied whether there was a relationship between vitamin B12 and folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) and macular degeneration. The Blue Mountains Eye Study of common diseases followed 1,390 subjects for up to 15 years, measuring homocysteine, folate, and vitamin B12 levels, and published their findings in the May 1, 2013 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Rothfeld Center for Integrative Medicine seeking a full time Nurse PractitionerThe Rothfeld Center for Integrative Medicine is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to work in our Waltham and Plymouth locations. Will also consider MDs looking for the right situation. Glenn S. Rothfeld, MD has been at the forefront of the integrative medicine field for the past 35 years. Our thriving healthcare practice strives to integrate the best of conventional and complementary medicine in a caring and healing environment. The right candidate must be passionate about their profession and be a team player. We treat a range of chronic conditions from Thyroid Disorders, Adrenal Fatigue, Metabolic issues, Hormone therapy, Lyme disease, etc. Some knowledge of Functional Medicine a plus, but will train the right candidate. All candidates should send their CV attention: Sara Raimundo to sraimundo@rothfeldcenter.com.